Selecting a physical access control system (ACS) can be a challenge for security teams. Understanding a system's capabilities, benefits and what is absolutely necessary to include in evaluations seems like a huge undertaking, especially to the non-savvy. However, this task isn’t as intimidating with a standard guideline.
Not every access control system is built equally. Yes, they are built for the same purpose, but each system has distinctive levels of access policies and restrictions. The requirements for organizations depend on the property and its need for security.